Buckley Lane is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL12 9ED is located in the Smallbridge & Firgrove electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochdale. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Buckley Lane, Rochdale, OL12 9ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL12 9DZ, OL12 9EA, OL12 9DU, OL12 9RS, OL12 9SF, OL12 9EE, OL12 9EB, OL12 9RR, OL12 9RX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL12 9ED, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 53.2% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 46.9% | 46.8% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38% | 39.6% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.7% | 46.6% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 5.1% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 4.9% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.8% | 46% | 3.2% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 35.4% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 13.4% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 4.2% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around OL12 9ED this area, 32.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.9% | 32.4% | -0.5% | 18.2% | 14.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 9.2% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 17.8% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5.1% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 13.8% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.1% | 18.6% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -15.2% |
| Other | 10.2% | 3% | -7.2% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 22.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 50% | 60.1% | 10.1% | 2.7% | 57.4% |
| Other Asian | 9.5% | 9.1% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 7.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 32.4% | 22.3% | -10.1% | 81.4% | -59.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 71.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 71.1% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -12.1% |
| European Union | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.2% | 28.1% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 22.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.3% | 70.7% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 24.2% | 22.6% | 9.8% | 14.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.1% | 1% | -22.1% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.6% | 37.2% | -22.6% |
| Christian | 9.7% | 46.2% | -36.5% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 71.1% | 6.5% | 64.6% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Buckley Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Smallbridge & Firgrove average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96 Buckley Lane, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2024-08-29 | £98,214 |
| 94 Buckley Lane, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2024-08-29 | £128,223 |
| 24 Buckley Lane, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2021-08-25 | £132,945 |
| 82 Buckley Lane, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £67,500 | 2016-09-23 | £119,976 |
| 92 Buckley Lane, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £186,500 | 2014-04-22 | £366,973 |
The percentage of student residents living in OL12 9ED area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Looking after home or family | 59 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Other | 25 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Street Nursery School South Street , OL16 2EP | - not rated | 1,705 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 1,919 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Street Nursery School Thames Street , OL16 5NY | - not rated | 2,882 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimrod Nursery School Finsbury Street , OL11 4NB | - not rated | 3,960 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentmere Primary Academy Kentmere Avenue , Smallbridge OL12 9EE | 4out of 4 | 130 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kentmere Primary School Kentmere Avenue , Smallbridge OL12 9EE | - not rated | 130 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Smallbridge Primary School Kentmere Avenue , Smallbridge OL12 9EE | - not rated | 130 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamer Community Primary School Albert Royds Street , OL16 2SU | 3out of 4 | 446 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Ingham Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Millgate , Halifax Road OL16 2NU | 3out of 4 | 471 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wardle Academy Birch Road , Wardle OL12 9RD | 3out of 4 | 1,403 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wardle High School Birch Road , Wardle OL12 9RD | - not rated | 1,403 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill Upper School Falinge Road , OL12 6LD | - not rated | 2,249 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Falinge Park Upper School Falinge Road , OL12 6LD | - not rated | 2,302 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | - not rated | 2,302 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howarth Cross Middle School Albert Royds Street , OL16 2SU | - not rated | 446 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Thrum Hall Middle School Thrum Hall Lane , OL12 6DE | - not rated | 2,079 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC Middle School Holstein Avenue , OL12 6DL | - not rated | 2,232 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbrook Middle School Bridgefold Road , OL11 5BX | - not rated | 3,110 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kingsway Middle School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | - not rated | 3,547 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 2,619 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 2,619 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springside Albert Royds Street , Rochdale OL16 2SU | 3out of 4 | 446 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadows School Egerton House , Wardle Road OL12 9EN | - not rated | 462 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathfinders School Shaw Cottage , Shaw Street OL12 9SN | - not rated | 537 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Howarth School Great Howarth Road , OL12 9HJ | - not rated | 610 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rydings Special School Great Howarth , Wardle OL12 9HJ | - not rated | 621 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HM Prison Buckley Hall | Hm Prison Buckley Hall, Buckley Farm Lane | 283 yd | |
| Partners of prisoners & Families Support Group | Hm Prison Buckley Hall, Buckley Farm Lane | 283 yd | |
| The Apple Tree Private Day Nursery | The Apple Tree Private Day Nursery, 11 Howarth Cross Street | 414 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bulls Head | 427 Halifax Road | 556 yd | |
| Flower of the Valley | 122 Halifax Road | 659 yd | |
| The Donkey | Green Gardens, 21 Syke Road | 756 yd | |
| Greengate Inn | Greengate Hotel, 575 Halifax Road | 888 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smallbridge Fish and Chips Kebab Bar | 3 Stevenson Square | 299 yd | |
| Zoha's Pizza Plus | 17 Stevenson Square | 299 yd | |
| Goodfillers | 108 Halifax Road | 788 yd | |
| Buttys 2 go | 103 Halifax Road | 840 yd | |
| Flames | 101 Halifax Road | 840 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kentmere Academy And Nursery KENTMERE AVENUE | grass pitches | 138 yd |
| Hmp Buckley Hall BUCKLEY HALL BUCKLEY HALL BUCKLEY FARM LANE | health and fitness suite | 418 yd |
| Rydings Special School (Closed) Kings Grove | grass pitches | 609 yd |
| Rutherford Park WARDLE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,023 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.02 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.